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        • Kyle Falconer
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          Kyle Falconer releases ‘I’m Lost (You’re Dead)’ ft. Jamie Webster ahead of UK tour this week

          February 25, 2026

          Kyle Falconer today previews the March 27th release of his new album ‘Lovely Night of Terror’ by sharing his new single ‘I’m Lost (You’re Dead)’ which features the acclaimed singer-songwriter Jamie Webster. He launched the […]

          Transvision Vamp
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          Transvision Vamp Announce First UK & Ireland Tour Since 1991

          February 24, 2026

          Iconic British alt-rock band Transvision Vamp announce their first UK & Ireland tour since 1991 for Autumn 2026 including a headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Sunday 01st November 2026. Transvision Vamp have announced their […]

          WOLF ALICE
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          Wolf Alice Announce Belfast Show at Custom House Square for August 29, 2026

          February 24, 2026

          North London quartet Wolf Alice are proud to announce their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square on Saturday 29th August alongside very special guests. Wolf Alice first emerged in 2013 with […]

  • Reviews
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine - Hen’s Teeth
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine – Hen’s Teeth

          February 23, 2026

          Iron and Wine, the moniker of singer/songwriter Samuel Beam, is releasing his much anticipated follow up to 2024’s Light Verse at the end of February. Hen’s Teeth is a slightly darker sibling to Beam’s poetic […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing - A Short History Of Decay
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

          February 20, 2026

          Philadelphia shoegaze standard-bearers Nothing return in 2026 with A Short History Of Decay, a record that feels less like a reinvention and more like a reaffirmation of everything they’ve quietly perfected over the past decade […]

        • Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 26 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics alike, it quickly became their most polarizing release. There is a prevailing feeling that POP […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
          Album Reviews

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

          This week sees the 40th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album. XS Noize looks back on this momentous release from a band that would become the ‘Fab Five’ of the ‘80s. It was December […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
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          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem

          February 21, 2026

          Swedish heavy metal visionaries Avatar transformed Nottingham’s Rock City into a dark theatrical spectacle on February 17th — delivering one of the most visually captivating and musically explosive shows the venue has seen in recent […]

        • Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

          2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
          Round Up

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

          Welcome to the October 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to support […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
          Gigs

          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

  • Interviews
        • Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

  • Podcast
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          Podcast

          Archive’s Dave Pen on ‘Glass Minds’ and evolving after 30 years | XS Noize Podcast #272

          February 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dave Pen of Archive to talk about Glass Minds — the band’s 13th studio album and a bold new chapter in a […]

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271
          Podcast

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271

          February 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to revisit Howl — the band’s third album and a bold creative left turn […]

          Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
          Podcast

          Mark Shaw of Then Jerico on The Return, legacy, and bringing the full band show to Ireland | XS Noize Podcast #270

          February 10, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the […]

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IMAGINE DRAGONS LAUNCH 10 DATE + MIRRORS TOUR
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IMAGINE DRAGONS LAUNCH 10 DATE + MIRRORS TOUR

February 4, 2015 XS Noize

With their highly anticipated new album ‘Smoke + Mirrors’ out imminently, US chart phenomenon Imagine Dragons play ten UK arena shows this November including their biggest UK show to date at London’s The O2 on […]

JAMES REISSUE DELUXE BOX SET OF  CLASSIC ALBUM 'LAID' & 'WAH WAH' 1
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JAMES REISSUE DELUXE BOX SET OF CLASSIC ALBUM ‘LAID’ & ‘WAH WAH’

February 4, 2015 XS Noize

Twenty years on, Laid and Wah Wah have finally been reunited, and will be reissued together as the band originally intended. The two albums were recorded simultaneously at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studio in 1993; […]

The Twilight Sad
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THE TWILIGHT SAD NEW SINGLE, ‘I COULD GIVE YOU ALL THAT YOU DON’T WANT’ OUT 9TH FEB

February 4, 2015 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their fourth full-length, Nobody Wants To Be Here and Nobody Wants To Leave, Scotland’s The Twilight Sad have unveiled the second official single from the album. It comes in the […]

BETH JEANS HOUGHTON ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE TO 'DU BLONDE',  NEW ALBUM SET FOR SPRING 2015
New Music

BETH JEANS HOUGHTON ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE TO ‘DU BLONDE’, NEW ALBUM SET FOR SPRING 2015

February 4, 2015 XS Noize

Beth Jeans Houghton will release a brand new album this spring on Mute under the name DU BLONDE. The new moniker is a fresh start for Beth whose forthcoming album is a big change in […]

PANDORA PRESENTS: JACK WHITE LIVE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TRACK-BY-TRACK ARCHIVE
New Music

PANDORA PRESENTS: JACK WHITE LIVE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TRACK-BY-TRACK ARCHIVE

February 4, 2015 XS Noize

Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading internet radio service, partnered with Jack White and Third Man Records to livestream White’s sold out Madison Square Garden show last Friday. The career-spanning set which The New York Post […]

PANDA BEAR - PANDA BEAR MEETS THE GRIM REAPER
New Music

PANDA BEAR RELEASES NEW SINGLE, ‘BOYS LATIN’, ON 23RD MARCH 2015

February 3, 2015 XS Noize

Boys Latin will be released as the second single from Panda Bear’s critically acclaimed recent album, Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper, on 23rd March 2015. The ‘Boys Latin’ video was directed by Isaiah Saxon […]

JOE BOYD TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM IN FEBRUARY
New Music

JOE BOYD NEW SINGLE – ‘DRIVER’ RELEASED ON AGONY & ECSTASY RECORDS – 2ND FEBRUARY 2015

February 3, 2015 XS Noize

Essex based Joe Boyd is set to release a new single on Agony & Ecstasy Records on the 2nd of 2015. ‘Driver’, is the follow up to ‘The Dead Of The Night’, and is the […]

SWERVEDRIVER ANNOUNCE FIRST ALBUM IN 18 YEARS
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SWERVEDRIVER ANNOUNCE FIRST ALBUM IN 18 YEARS

February 2, 2015 XS Noize

Swervedriver announce their first album in 18 years ‘I Wasn’t Born To Lose You’ 8 January 2015 Yes, one of the finest rock bands ever to grace Creation Records’ roster back in the early 1990s, […]

KAISER CHIEFS BRAND NEW STAND-ALONE SINGLE “FALLING AWAKE” – OUT 9 MARCH
New Music

KAISER CHIEFS BRAND NEW STAND-ALONE SINGLE “FALLING AWAKE” – OUT 9 MARCH

February 2, 2015 XS Noize

To celebrate their forthcoming UK arena tour, Kaiser Chiefs are set to release a brand new stand-alone single. “Falling Awake” was written during sessions for the band’s last album ‘Education, Education, Education… & War’ and […]

PIKARA TO RELEASE 'THIS HOLLOW' 24th MARCH
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PIKARA TO RELEASE ‘THIS HOLLOW’ 24th MARCH

February 2, 2015 XS Noize

Pikara is the solo project from Sara Johanne who grew up on Rindö, Sweden, an island outside Stockholm where she studied violin at Malungs Folkhogskola. Though Sara Johanne currently resides in the sinuous hills of […]

EMERGING ARTISTS SHOWCASE AT PAUL MCCARTNEYS PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL 'LIPA' 1
New Music

EMERGING ARTISTS SHOWCASE AT PAUL MCCARTNEYS PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL ‘LIPA’

February 2, 2015 XS Noize

Offering an unrivalled opportunity to see discover the most exciting emerging artists active on Liverpool’s vibrant music scene right now, we are delighted to present The 2Ube and introduce you to some of the musicians […]

COURTNEY BARNETT   DEBUT LP ‘SOMETIMES I SIT AND THINK.....  RELEASED MARCH 23rd
New Music

COURTNEY BARNETT DEBUT LP ‘SOMETIMES I SIT AND THINK….. RELEASED MARCH 23rd

January 30, 2015 XS Noize

March 23rd 2015 will see the much-anticipated release of the debut LP proper from Courtney Barnett, “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit”. Recorded in the autumn of 2014 in an intense […]

DARLING SHARE  'IT’S JUST ONE LOOK' – OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO - watch
New Music

DARLING SHARE ‘IT’S JUST ONE LOOK’ – OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO – watch

January 30, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of their show in Dublin’s Sugar Club this coming Saturday, January 31st, Darling have released the video for their new single, It’s Just One Look. The track, available to buy from iTunes now, is […]

THE PRODIGY UNVEIL NEW ALBUM 'THE DAY IS MY ENEMY' - watch trailer here
New Music

THE PRODIGY SHARE ‘THE DAY IS MY ENEMY’ VIDEO – watch

January 29, 2015 XS Noize

The Prodigy have shared the video of the title track of their long-awaited new album, The Day Is My Enemy. Watch the video below. The Day Is My Enemy, The Prodigy’s 6th Studio Album will […]

LEGENDARY POST - PUNK BAND 'DUB SEX' ANNOUNCE HEADLINE LONDON SHOW
New Music

LEGENDARY POST – PUNK BAND ‘DUB SEX’ ANNOUNCE HEADLINE LONDON SHOW

January 29, 2015 XS Noize

Legendary Post – Punk band Dub Sex announce first headline show in London at Camden’s Dublin Castle – Saturday 31st January 2015 Dub Sex frontman Mark Hoyle: “The shows this year have been very special, […]

LITURGY ANNOUNCE US TOUR, ALBUM 'THE ARK WORK' OUT MARCH 24TH
New Music

LITURGY ANNOUNCE US TOUR, ALBUM ‘THE ARK WORK’ OUT MARCH 24TH

January 29, 2015 XS Noize

Liturgy have announced their first run of live dates for 2015 today with the band playing shows along the East Coast and through to Chicago in April. It will be the first time US audiences […]

Erasure - The Violet Flame
New Music

ERASURE NEW SINGLE – SACRED OUT 16 MARCH FEATURING REMIXES – listen

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have announced a brand new single, Sacred, out on 16 March 2015. This is the latest to be taken from their critically acclaimed, Richard X produced album, The Violet […]

GILMORE TRAIL ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'THE FLOATING WORLD'
New Music

GILMORE TRAIL ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘THE FLOATING WORLD’

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

Named after a wilderness trail in remote Alaska recommended for best experiencing the Northern Lights, the post-rock of Sheffield based quartet Gilmore Trail resonates with an organic, awe-inspiring power that honours their namesake and the […]

SAYCET TO RELEASE "MIRAGE" OUT MARCH 9TH - listen
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SAYCET TO RELEASE “MIRAGE” OUT MARCH 9TH – listen

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

French producer Saycet has announced a UK date (with full light show) alongside the likes of Clark, Luke Abbott and Tricky as part of the Convergence Festival in March. This will come soon after the […]

STORNOWAY ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'BONXIE' FOR APRIL RELEASE
New Music

STORNOWAY ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘BONXIE’ FOR APRIL RELEASE

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

The great skua (Stercorarius skua) is a large seabird, it is sometimes known by the name bonxie. The flight is direct and powerful. Due to its size, aggressive nature and fierce defence of its nest, […]

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